People from certain countries need a valid Irish entry visa before arriving in the State, whether by air, sea or land. An Irish visa is a certificate placed on your passport or travel document to indicate that you are authorized to land in the State subject to any other conditions of landing being fulfilled.

This means that you will still be subject to immigration control at the point of entry to the State even if you have a visa. You may also need to register with the immigration authorities.

Special Benefits for Foreign Residents or Retirees

If you want to avoid having to pay tax in Ireland, then you’ll want to keep your stay to 182 days or less. (You will, though, have to pay property tax on any Irish property that you own).

If you would like a coveted Irish passport, then you’ll have to take the taxes head on. The road to Irish residency is slow, but worth the wait. To get there, you will need to stick around most of the year.